Title: Performance of listed instruments in pre-covid scenario

Authors: Satyakama Mishra; Manidatta Ray; Siddharth Misra

Addresses: Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, India ' Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, India ' Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, India

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to provide an easy method to determine the direction of movement of the listed instruments. The present study identifies the simplified methods to predict the movement of stock prices. Our research paper is an explanatory approach which uses concepts to determine the market volatility. For the calculation of value area, we have collected one day data of Nifty 50 starting from 9:15 am to 3:20 pm and hence completing 11 sessions. Similarly, for the purpose of calculating stretch, the data collected is for ten days from Nifty 50. The study found that value area and stretch are the appropriate methods to find out the market direction which gives correct results 80% of the times provided the assumptions are held. Value area and stretch calculation shall help the investors to maximise their profits and continue trading adding novelty to the study.

Keywords: performance; listed instrument; stock prices; pre-covid; Nifty 50.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBIR.2026.152079

International Journal of Business Innovation and Research, 2026 Vol.39 No.2, pp.225 - 237

Received: 24 Jan 2022
Accepted: 23 Oct 2022
Published online: 06 Mar 2026 *

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